Preparation for Childbirth (One Day) - Santa Monica

To help expectant parents understand and cope with the exciting yet challenging experiences of labor and childbirth, Providence Saint John's offers a two-part childbirth class. A registered nurse, certified in childbirth education, teaches these classes.

Topics covered include:

Healthy nutrition Remedies for the discomforts of pregnancy Planning ahead The stages of labor and birth Effective coping strategies Relaxation and breathing techniques Positions in labor Wisdom for birth partners Medical options and practices Pain management options and the epidural The caesarean birth experience Postpartum and the realities of parenting a newborn